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Meteorite that crashed through Texas home on display

Houston, TX · 20h

Chron.com

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Dan Patrick's defeat brings sweet revenge for former Houston radio host

She says Patrick wanted her fired in 1992. Now she's celebrating his defeat.

Houston, TX · 1d
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97.9 The Beat

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Marijuana, Taxes, Schools & Police Raids: Changes Coming to Texas

Houston passed the Freedom Act, deprioritizing marijuana misdemeanor enforcement and banning no-knock warrants. Voters rejected $2 billion in school bonds and $817.5 million in North Texas infrastructure spending. San Antonio strongly supported renewing a sales tax for early childhood education programs. Texas voters made decisions during the November 3, 2026,...

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ABC13 Houston

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire says HPD policy changes coming after Democrats' wins in Texas

Mayor Whitmire says HPD will announce policy changes after the midterm election shifted much of Texas' state leadership to Democrats, signaling a potential reset in the relationship between City Hall and Austin.

Houston, TX · 1d

hoodline.com

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Sugar Land Breaks Ground on $15M Fix of Century-Old Char House

Imperial Sugar Char House — Historic Restoration Groundbreaking Site. Sugar Land held a groundbreaking this week for the restoration of the century-old Imperial Sugar Char House, a building that has sat empty for more than 20 years since the refinery it was part of shut down. Construction is anticipated to begin in December. The project is pegged at $15 million and will touch nearly every corner of the 1925 structure, from a new roof to restored windows to the return of the Imperial sign to its original spot on the building.

Sugar Land, TX · 22h

ABC13 Houston

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Why parts of west Harris County stayed red on Election Day

While Democrats won most of Harris County on Tuesday, a stretch of west Harris County near the Katy Freeway stood out as a Republican stronghold. In the Senate race, the majority of voters inside the Beltway supported the Democratic candidate. The villages just south of the Katy Freeway were a notable exception, appearing as what one voter described as a red island in a sea of blue. Beth Payne, a voter who lives in the area, said the broader results saddened her. "I'm a little disappointed. A little disappointed, but hope things will turn around," Payne said. As for why the area leans so heavily Republican, Payne pointed to the people who live there. "The reason it's ruby red is it's got a lot of people who have great values and are hard-working," she said. Rice University political science professor Mark Jones said the explanation goes further than that. He said other parts of the county have higher home values, including River Oaks, but the number of apartment residents in those areas can affect election results. The villages, he said, have more single-family homes. "That's a group of people are also very in tune to property taxes, in which case

Harris County, TX · 2d

Houston Chronicle

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Ben Reyes, Houston's first Latino city council member, dies at 79. Here is his legacy.

Ben Reyes, who served as a state lawmaker and then as Houston's first Latino city council member before being sent to prison on bribery charges, has died at age 79.

Houston, TX · 1d

hoodline.com

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Fort Bend County Marks America's 250th With Free Richmond History Bash

Fort Bend County is throwing a free, family-friendly party for America's 250th birthday, and it's happening right in downtown Richmond. The Fort Bend County Historical Commission will host Turning 250: Fort Bend County Celebrates the American Journey on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Fort Bend Museum, 410 S. Fifth St., featuring historical reenactors, live music, hands-on activities and a kickoff proclamation from the Fort Bend County judge.

Richmond, TX · 21h

Houston Chronicle

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MD Anderson plans $3.4B Houston expansion, including the largest U.S. cancer-focused clinical tower

The Houston cancer center announced plans for two new buildings that will add more than 2 million square feet and allow it to treat about 250,000 patients a year.

Houston, TX · 23h

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Downtown Houston Tower Lands $136M Loan to Become 460-Unit Apartments

A 1960s office tower that sat largely empty in downtown Houston for years has landed a $136 million loan to become hundreds of new apartments. 3L Real Estate obtained the financing from Bank OZK to convert One City Centre, a 780,530-square-foot building at 1021 Main St., from office space into 460 residential units and 93 hotel keys.

Houston, TX · 2d

hoodline.com

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Houston Protesters Chalk Up 'Time Is Up, Mike' at HISD Chief's Doorstep

Demonstrators showed up outside Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles' home on Wednesday armed with chalk, singing a wave-goodbye song and scrawling messages like “Time is up, Mike” on his driveway. The gathering came one day after Gina Hinojosa was announced as Texas governor-elect, a result that has HISD critics counting down the days until Miles' exit from the district he has run since the state took it over in 2023.

Houston, TX · 1d

Houston Chronicle

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Houstonians drive past his name every day. He was the last Texas Democrat elected to the Senate

Before James Talarico, a Houstonian held this Texas Democratic distinction for nearly 40 years.

Houston, TX · 21h

Houston Chronicle

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Texas elected its first Latina governor. At this Houston bookstore, the moment felt personal.

This East End shop makes space for Latino stories. Gina Hinojosa’s historic win made that work feel even more urgent.

Houston, TX · 1d

ABC13 Houston

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The polls missed Texas again. This time by twice as much. The other way.

We told you two things about the Texas polls: they missed the final results by three to five points in each of the last three statewide elections and that nobody could tell you who was going to win. Turns out we were more right on that last part than we thought.

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Explore 6 Fascinating Texas Museums That Are So Impressive Yet Completely Free To Enter

Ready to discover some of the most fascinating museums in Texas without paying a dime?. These 6 museums offer amazing history, stunning art, and unforgettable experiences for all ages!. 1. Texas Military Forces Museum (Austin) If you’ve ever watched footage of old military equipment and thought you’d love to see...

Texas · 1d

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Harris County judge calls for ICE to release man struck by agent’s SUV

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for ICE to release Miguel Parra-Hernandez, who is still recovering after being struck by an ICE agent's SUV.

Harris County, TX · 1d

ABC13 Houston

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New Texas lawmakers promise public education reforms, but change may be slow, longtime educator says

Newly-elected Texas lawmakers are promising big changes to public education in Texas, but a longtime educator says real change will take time.

Texas · 1d

CBS Austin

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1 in 9 Austin millionaire households rents

AUSTIN, Texas — About 1 in 9 millionaire households in the Austin area rent their homes, according to a new analysis from apartment listing site RentCafe. The Austin metro had 206 millionaire renter households in 2024, ranking 16th in the nation. They make up about 11% of the area’s 1,797 millionaire households.

Austin, TX · 1d

Click2Houston.com

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Free diapers for Houston families: community drive set for Saturday in Acres Homes

HOUSTON – As families continue to navigate the rising cost of everyday necessities, two Houston City Council members are teaming up with community organizations to help ease the financial burden. Council Members Edward Pollard and Tarsha Jackson are partnering with Hugs & Diapers, the Houston Health Department and the...

Houston, TX · 21h

Houston Chronicle

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Letitia Plummer becomes first Black, Muslim woman elected Harris County judge

Democrat Letitia Plummer defeated Republican Orlando Sanchez on Tuesday to become Harris County's next judge, making history as the first Black woman and first Muslim elected to the role. Sanchez called Plummer at about 9 p.m. Tuesday to concede the Harris County judge's race. Article continues below this ad. "It's...

Harris County, TX · 3d